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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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